And the plot thickens....
This is the other side of cylinder #2, the same cylinder.
All of the other cylinders except for the 2 with the pistons at TDC are perfect with no problems whatsoever. The mark in the pics below is rough, so I'm assuming a gouge.
What's the cause? Is this a broken ring?
Argh, only one way to find out, unfortunately and expensively, so I guess I'm tearing the crankcase down and looking to find out if the piston is damaged and the condition of the rings.
Of course, my main question here is if I could use this block as is with the other parts replaced or if once scored, will it only continue to self destruct? And of course I can already guess the answer to that question but all opinions appreciated.
